Analyzing the Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Tourists’ Psyche and Effective Implications for the Public Transport System for Safe-Travel: A Case Study on India

Abstract

In the process of unlocking India after the COVID-19 outbreak, the Indian tourism and transport industry is resuming to revive the economy. In this scenario, it is substantial to examine the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the travel pattern of the Indians. At the same time, making public transports safe to prevent mass transmission of the Corona-virus is equally important to ensure safe-travel. The present study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on the travel behaviour of the Indians, their readiness for availing public transports, as well as their stand on the reoperation of public transport. A total of 212 responses are collected through convenience sampling method for this purpose. The study reveals that COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the travel pattern of the Indians. The transport sector has been considered as one of the major causes of transmission of Corona-virus whereas; railway has been identified as the riskiest mode of transport. Though many Indians are ready to avail public transport, the majority still prefer private vehicles more than anything. The Indian respondents are also found doubtful regarding the effective implementation of rules and regulations, which is no doubt crucial for safe travelling. This study will provide useful understandings to the Indian transportation authorities as well as to the Tour Operators regarding the Indian travelers’ concern for transport sector amid COVID-19.

Keywords

• Transportation
• Indian Traveler; Travel Behaviour
• COVID-19
• Tourism
• India

Covid-19 Pandemisinin Turistlerin Ruhu ve Güvenli Seyahat için Toplu Taşıma Sistemi Üzerinde Etkilerini Analiz Etmek: Hindistan Üzerine Bir Vaka Çalışması

Abstract

COVID-19 salgını sonrasında Hindistan'ın kilidini açma sürecinde, Hindistan turizm ve ulaşım endüstrisi ekonomiyi canlandırmaya devam ediyor. Bu senaryoda, Covid-19 pandemisinin Hintlilerin seyahat modeli üzerindeki etkisini incelemek önemlidir. Aynı zamanda, Corona virüsünün toplu bulaşmasını önlemek için toplu taşıma araçlarını güvenli hale getirmek de güvenli seyahati sağlamak için eşit derecede önemlidir. Bu çalışma, COVID-19'un Hintlilerin seyahat davranışları üzerindeki etkisini, toplu taşıma araçlarını kullanmaya hazır olmalarını ve toplu taşımanın yeniden işletilmesi konusundaki duruşlarını araştırıyor. Bu amaçla kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle toplam 212 yanıt toplanmıştır. Çalışma, COVID-19 pandemisinin Hintlilerin seyahat modelini derinden etkilediğini ortaya koyuyor. Ulaşım sektörü, Corona virüsünün bulaşmasının başlıca nedenlerinden biri olarak kabul edilirken; demiryolu en riskli ulaşım şekli olarak belirlenmiştir. Birçok Hintli toplu taşıma araçlarından yararlanmaya hazır olsa da çoğunluk hala özel araçları her şeyden daha çok tercih ediyor. Hintli katılımcılar, güvenli seyahat için şüphesiz çok önemli olan kural ve düzenlemelerin etkili bir şekilde uygulanması konusunda da şüpheli bulundular. Bu çalışma, Hindistanlı ulaşım yetkililerine ve Tur Operatörlerine, COVID-19 sırasında Hintli gezginlerin ulaşım sektörüne yönelik endişeleri hakkında faydalı anlayışlar sağlayacaktır.

Keywords

• Ulaşım
• Hintli Gezgin
• Seyahat Davranışı
• COVID-19
• Turizm
• Hindistan

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